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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Three Cyclamen Flowers

I thought that I might post some pieces that I painted and sold before I started my blog. This one is as the title says... three cyclamen flowers. Cyclamen are native to the Mediterranean region from Spain to Iran. The variegated leaves are thought by some botanists to be a form of natural camouflage to reduce grazing damage by animals. Interesting... as each leaf and flower stem grow separately, all rising from the same underground tuber, which has probably evolved to keep the flower safe if a leaf or two are consumed...

They like to be in shade with well drained soil. Even though it can be tricky to keep cyclamen as a house plant, they look wonderful for the few weeks you may be able to keep them alive.

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Thick buttery paint brushed onto a finely woven canvas surface... swirled and blended into soft peaks and valleys with a hint of ground cover peeking through here and there... dollops of rich color applied with a palette knife, twig, or brush creating texture for the eye and hand to appreciate... and the heart to enjoy.

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Color is one of the great things in the world that makes life worth living to me, and, as I have come to think of painting, it is my efforts to create an equivalent with paint color for the world -life as I see it. Georgia O'Keeffe, artist.

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